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It has been a rough few months in the courts for copyright owners. Three recent court decisions demonstrate that copyright holders will need to adjust their enforcement strategies. Read More About Courts Make Life More Difficult for Copyright Owners
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DeWitt LLP announced today its partner Christopher M. Scherer, Co-Chair of DeWitt’s Intellectual Property (IP) Group, was recognized by Lexology in its 2019 Client Choice Awards – Excellence in Client Service. Read More About Scherer Recognized for Excellence in Intellectual Property Client Service
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First Sale and Fair Use in the Digital Age
Feb 4, 2019 | James T. NikolaiFor decades, music recordings were typically distributed using some type of physical media—records, tapes, CDs, etc. The purchaser of a legitimate copy of music had the right to give or sell that copy to anyone else under the First Sale doctrine with Read More About First Sale and Fair Use in the Digital Age
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On April 20, 2017 a substantial copyright judgement against Flora, Inc. a Washington-based distributor of health care products was awarded to Amy Sullivan, a graphic artist based in Wisconsin. Read More About Jury Awards Graphic Artist $4 Million for Copyright Infringement Case
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On May 6, 2016 a substantial trademark judgement against a Kansas-based marketing firm was awarded to Marten Transport, LLC (Marten), a trucking company headquartered in Wisconsin, with truck drivers operating throughout the United States. Read More About Jury Awards Marten Transport $3.25 Million for Trademark Infringement Case